Journalism

Here are some important documents you must carry during Anchoring & Reporting admission process:

• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets.
• A relevant bachelor's degree (if applicable).
• Valid ID proof (Adhaar, PAN Card, Passport, etc.).
• Passport-sized photographs.
• Migration Certificate.

The salary of a News Anchor is based on their goodwill, employer, relevant experience, and expertise. Though the average salary of a Famous TV Anchor is around INR 27 LPA, the starting for a Fresh Anchor is around INR 7.7 LPA.

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Here are some Online Anchoring & Reporting college options in India:

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

Though they may not be as effective as a regular Anchoring & Reporting course, the online programs can also help you develop and enhance skills important in the career landscape.

• Improve soft skills: They will help you improve your communication and personality skills.
• Prepare for Career Prospects: They will help you prepare for entry-level jobs in the Journalism field.
• Build Base Knowledge: You will get the base knowledge of Journalism, media ethics, and reporting.

Hope this answer will help you in decision-making!

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An Anchoring & Reporting programme will enhance your skills such as:

• Interviewing Skills
• Communication Skills
• Teleprompter Training
• Reporting Skills
• PTC & Walk Through skills

It will also teach about TV Presenting Tips & Techniques, Nuances of News, Entertainment & Anchoring, Media Laws & Ethics, etc.

The job of a TV news anchor is exciting as well as challenging. One has to stay abreast of all the recent events happening in the news segment or the sports, depending on your domain. Also, one has to be good at managing time because the deadlines and schedules of news agencies and thus the news reporters are very tight. 

It requires great communication skills and a lot of enthusiasm and energy because no one would listen to someone with less or no energy. So, overall the job is rewarding as well as interesting for the one who loves what they do.

No, it's not mandatory. But, yes starting as a reporter will be advantageous to your anchoring career because reporters are the ones who investigate and understand the news well. When someone presents the news as an Anchor, it would be a little easier for the individual, because of their sound understanding regarding the news, if they come from a reporting background.